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Circleville Herald Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Page A3 The South Bloomfield Elementary School students recently made life a little happier for some children who are in the foster care system. They raised $150 through a theme day where the students made a donation to dress as their favorite book character. The money raised was used to pur- chase “sweet cases” from an organiza- tion called Together We Rise. Together We Rise is a nonprofit organization that works to help children in the fos- ter care system. The “sweet cases” are duffel bags filled with a blanket, teddy bear, toothbrush, coloring book and crayons that are given to children who enter the foster care system so they do not have carry their personal belong- ings in trash bags, which is very common for kids who enter emergency care. The bags also let the kids know that someone cares about them. They were able to purchase 10 bags, which they donated to Pickaway County Children’s Services. “The kids were excited to dress up and to be raising money to help kids in need,” third grade teacher Jen Dennis said. “We hope they learned compassion for others and that it’s important to help others.” This is the first time the school has worked with Together We Rise, and they hope to work with them again in the future. “I am proud of our staff and students for raising money to brighten the lives of some of the children in the foster care system. I hope the students realize that through their efforts they are helping to provide these children with some necessities and comforts that they may take for granted,” principal Bruce Bryant said. Pictured Top Row (L-R) – Nick Tatman, Alyssa Hatfield, Cali Banks and Emma Black Bottom Row (L-R) – Alex Bartley, Jack Mawhorr and Jack Murton Teays Valley West Middle school sixth grade student Olivia Rings and band director Taylor Marino were recently recognized by the Ohio Lottery. Rings was honored as an Academic All Star and Marino was named the Teacher of the Month for the Columbus area. “Olivia stands out because of her fantastic leadership skills amongst her peers. She is very helpful, caring and compassionate to fellow students. She is always there to help teachers and classmates. Olivia also comes to school daily with a great attitude,” sixth grade language arts teach- er Erica Neal said. According to Marino’s nomination form, she is described as bringing genuine enthusiasm to her classroom. “She is dearly loved by her students and she challenges them to learn how to play an instru- ment. She invests her time and talent into her students and it is obvious,” assistant principal Allison Swanger said. “She is caring, kind and very patient. She believes every student has the capability to learn how to play an instrument.” “It is wonderful to see one of our students, as well as one of our teachers, be honored. They are both very deserving and I am excited to see them be recognized,” principal Mike Kauffeld said. Kauffeld is pictured congratulating Rings and Marino on their honors. Scioto Elementary School fourth grade student MaKenzie Love recently placed second in her age division at the Ohio Regional Braille Challenge. According to the Braille Institute website, the Braille Challenge is an academic competition that is a two-stage contest designed to motivate blind stu- dents to emphasize their study of braille, while rewarding their success with fun-filled, but chal- lenging, local and national events. Braille Challenge contest categories include reading comprehension, braille speed and accuracy, proofreading, spelling and reading tactile charts and graphs. To prepare, Love worked with Scioto intervention specialist April Kiser to practice past Braille Challenge materials on spelling, reading comprehension passages and proofreading. “I participated in the competition to meet new friends and to improve my braille skills,” Love said. “Through the challenge, I learned to take my time while taking a test and improved my reading comprehension and proofreading skills.” “MaKenzie is such an inspiration. She has an amazing attitude and always goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She doesn’t just want to do well, she wants to be the best at every- thing she does,” Kiser said. “I am incredibly proud of how well she performed at her first Braille Challenge and can’t wait to see what the future holds for her.” “MaKenzie is a joy to have at Scioto Elementary. We are so proud of her efforts in this challenge. MaKenzie contributes to the Scioto culture by showing us the ‘can do’ part of having a disability. She is a bright spot daily in our building,” Scioto Elementary School principal Beth Dill said. Love is pictured with Kiser at the Ohio Regional Braille Challenge. The Teays Valley Educational Foundation has once again sponsored the Reading is Fundamental program at all Teays Valley ele- mentary schools. The Foundation annually budgets $5,000 to sponsor this program for all second grade students at Teays Valley. RIF is the nation’s oldest children’s literacy organization. Its purpose is to instill the love of reading and owning books to our elementary age children. RIF coordinator Kendra Strawser visits the second grade classes three times a year to read to them and distributes a book to them each visit, which they can bring home to keep. The students also receive a bag from the TVEF to use to transport them to and from home. “I love to see the look and the excitement on the children’s faces when I tell them they may select a book to keep. Many second grade teachers tell me that there are many children who do not have the opportunity to have books they can call their own. I assure you that all donation money received is used to purchase books for the students we serve. Thank you TVEF for your continued support,” Strawser said. “This program is one of the many reasons I am proud to be a part of the Educational Foundation. It is clear how excited the students are each time they get to pick out a book of their own to take home and I am glad that we are able to bring this program to Teays Valley,” TVEF president Jeff Sheets said. Strawser is pictured with some Ashville Elementary School second graders after they received their new books. Scioto Elementary School students recently kicked off an after- school program called Girls on the Run, which is a nonprofit physical activity positive youth development program. Over a period of 10 weeks, girls in third through fifth grades have the opportunity to participate in this program, which meets twice a week. “The program is designed to allow every girl to recognize her inner strength. The curriculum inspires girls to define their lives on their own terms. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique,” Girls on the Run council director Jessica Sparks said. The program’s lessons encourage positive emotional, social, men- tal and physical development. Participants explore and discuss their own beliefs around experiences and challenges they face at this age. They also develop important strategies and skills to help them navigate life experiences. The pro- gram begins with helping the girls get a better understanding of who they are and what is import- ant to them. They then look at the importance of teamwork and healthy relationships. Finally, the girls explore how they can positively connect with and shape the world. Physical activity is woven into the program to inspire an appreciation of fitness and to build habits that lead to a lifetime of health. At the end of the three month session, the girls will participate in a Girls on the Run 5k event. “When I first heard about Girls on the Run, I was inspired by the program’s positive and empowering message to girls. 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Ph al ti vi ty to th pr to sp an ap pr ec at of fi tn es an to bu il ha bit th at to he al th At th of th th re mo nt se ss th gi rl wi pa rt pa te in Gi rl on th ev “W he fi rst he ar ab out Gi rl on th Ru sp ed by th pro gr am ’s am ’s am po po we ri ng me ss ag to gi rl fe lt pa ss na te ab out gi vi ng ou gi rl th opp or un it to pa ar an gr ow th ro th cu rri cu lu Sc to gu ida nc se Re be ka Ra “I ho pe st ar po we re to st an up fo wh at is po rt an to th br at an ar sk ill th at wi en co ur ag gr ow th re la io ns an out of Gi rl on th Ru SPONSORS 14360 State Route 104 • Ashville, OH 43103 Fax:740-983-9650 Teays Valley Local Schools brought to you through a partnership of the TeaysValley Local Schools andThe Circleville Herald Robin Halley Superintendent The Teays Valley Education Foundation held their annual fundraising event at Scioto Downs on Saturday. Over 500 people were in attendance for this event that raises several thousands of dollars each year to benefit Teays Valley students. The first auction was held in 2009. It started as a small Chinese auction that has quickly evolved to include around 100 Chinese auction items as well as a small silent auction. Community members purchase tickets, which are entered to win numerous door prizes and a grand prize. This year, the grand prize included a three day and two night stay at the El Dorado Resort Casino in Reno, plus show tickets and dinner. It also included a $600 gift card for airfare through Southwest. This event has become something that our staff members and community members truly look forward to every year. It is wonderful to see everyone come together with the goal of supporting our students while having an enjoyable evening together. With the money raised at this event, the Foundation provides classroom grants to all of the Teays Valley schools. This year, each school received $7,500. In addition, the Foundation supported pro- grams such as D.A.R.E. and the Reading is Fundamental program. They also funded two significant additions to the high school, including a greenhouse and a commercial size projector screen for the auditorium. The Foundation has been instrumental in providing scholarships for students as well. This spring, they will award nearly $450,000 in scholarships. One new scholarship that has been added for this year is the Whitehead-Hinkle Trust Fund TVHS Graduates Scholarship. It will be awarded to a TVHS graduate who is enrolled full time at a 4-year, 2-year or Technical accredited education institution. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible, but must be enrolled full time. All of the scholar- ships offered by the Foundation can be found at http://www.tvsd.us/TVEducationalFoundation.aspx. As a charitable organization distinct from the school system and Board of Education, the Foundation serves as a vehicle for alumni, residents and other contributors to pledge funds to support and improve the quality of education for all the children in Teays Valley schools. In addition to con- tributors supporting our students, their generosity also results in a tax deduction as the Foundation is incorporated as a 501(C)(3) charity. If you would like to make a donation, contact 740.983.5075 or [email protected]. I would like to thank the TVEF board for all of their hard work and dedication to make this year’s auction such a huge success and for all of the work they do to support our schools and students. I would also like to thank our staff and community for their generosity. All content provided by Teays Valley Local Schools Full Traditional Funeral Package: $ 3195 ©adinity ® (614) 840-0900 5464 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 OhioCremation.rg Beth Buxton, Licensed Funeral Director Simple Cremation Package: $ 1195 INCLUDES CASKET IN A CHOICE OF 4 COLORS Teays Valley West Middle School Student and Teacher Recognized Scioto Student places Second at Braille Challenge Reading is Fundamental Program New ‘Girls on the Run’ Program introduced at Scioto Elementary Stay Tuned for School Of the Week Fundraiser with Bufalo Wild Wings Think Warm and Sunny St ay Tu fo rS Of We St Tu fo rS Of We
